MDFR Fire Chief

Official Twitter account of the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (#MDFR) Fire Chief Raied "Ray" Jadallah.

[MDFR Fire Chief @MDFRChief]

Today, members of #MDFR’s administration came together for our annual strategic planning meeting to discuss the goals, priorities and initiatives that will guide our department in the upcoming fiscal year.

At the heart of strategic planning is our responsibility to provide the men and women on the front lines with the support, resources and tools they need to serve our community.

A strong department depends on collaboration at every level. I appreciate everyone who participated, shared their perspectives and contributed to shaping our priorities for the year ahead.

[Miami-Dade Fire Rescue @MiamiDadeFire]

From air rescue helicopters in the skies, fireboats on the water, airboats in the Everglades, or ground units responding across Miami-Dade County and beyond, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue’s first responders are always ready to help wherever they are needed.

This National First Responders Day, join us in recognizing the men and women of #MDFR and Florida Task Force One (#FLTF1) who dedicate themselves to serving others. Whether they’re responding to emergencies, providing medical care, conducting specialized rescues, or helping communities recover from disasters, their commitment to helping others is at the heart of everything they do.

[MDFR Fire Chief @MDFRChief]

Today, I had the honor of attending the 25th Anniversary A Safe Haven for Newborns Gala alongside fellow fire chiefs from Miami-Dade and Broward counties.

At @miamidadefire, we are proud to be part of the Safe Haven for Newborns program, helping provide a safe place for newborns in need.

As we celebrate 25 years of this important initiative, we reflect on the lives it has touched and the lasting impact it continues to make on newborns and families throughout our communities.

[MDFR Fire Chief @MDFRChief]

Every mile carries a name, a family and a story that deserves to be remembered. Thank you to the Brotherhood Ride for carrying Timothy Burgs and Bill Gustin with you, and for reminding their families that they will always be part of ours. #MDFR

[Miami-Dade Fire Rescue @MiamiDadeFire]

On Friday, the Brotherhood Ride stopped at our Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Training Center to honor the lives and legacies of Florida’s fallen first responders.

Comprised of firefighters, law enforcement officers and EMS personnel, the Brotherhood Ride cycles across Florida to pay tribute to those who died in the line of duty and provide emotional and financial support to their families.

This year’s ride honored #MDFR Firefighter Timothy Burgs and Captain William “Bill” Gustin.

We are grateful to the Brotherhood Ride for honoring their service and sacrifice and keeping their legacies alive.

[Miami-Dade Fire Rescue @MiamiDadeFire]

Today marked a special milestone for the nine members of Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Basic Life Support Transport Unit (BTU) Class No. 3 as they celebrated their graduation.

Surrounded by family and friends, the graduates received their badges from @MDFRChief Ray Jadallah, marking the beginning of their service to our community.

Starting next week, these paramedics will report to fire stations across Miami-Dade County to staff our Basic Life Support Transport Units, which provide care and transportation for lower-acuity patients who do not require advanced life support.

By transporting these patients, BTUs help keep our Advanced Life Support rescue units available for patients who require a higher level of medical care. This approach allows #MDFR to make effective use of its resources while ensuring each patient receives care and transportation appropriate to their medical needs.

Join us in congratulating the nine graduates of BTU Class No. 3 as they prepare to serve our community.

[Miami-Dade Fire Rescue @MiamiDadeFire]

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue’s Urban Search and Rescue Florida Task Force 1 (#FLTF1) has been activated by the State of Florida to support communities that may be impacted by Tropical Storm Isaias.

The 88-member team, including four canine teams, is preparing to deploy with the people, equipment and capabilities needed to assist communities following the storm.

Team members are prepared to bring their search and rescue, medical and disaster response capabilities, working alongside local and state agencies to help people through the challenges the storm may bring.

[MDFR Fire Chief @MDFRChief]

It’s always an honor to recognize and celebrate the achievements of @MiamiDadeFire personnel. Moments like these, and the conversations that come with them, are a reminder of the responsibility and privilege we share in serving Miami-Dade County. Congratulations to each of these members on their well-earned milestones.

[Miami-Dade Fire Rescue @MiamiDadeFire]

Today, @MDFRChief Ray Jadallah recognized several important career milestones and years of service among members of Miami-Dade Fire Rescue.

Capt. Robert Keller received his captain’s badge and insignia, marking his promotion and continued growth as a company officer with greater leadership and administrative responsibilities within the firehouse.

Capt. Mauricio “Andy” Arenas, assigned to Station 5 in Goulds, and Lt. Miguel Padilla, assigned to Station 70 in the Coconut Palm area, were each presented with a pin recognizing 25 years of service with MDFR. For more than two decades, both have served communities throughout South Miami-Dade and surrounding areas.

FF Jiklis Hernandez, assigned to Station 55 in Saga Bay, was also recognized with a pin celebrating 20 years of service with MDFR and his continued service to Cutler Bay and nearby communities.

Surrounded by their crews and fellow #MDFR members, each was recognized for the experience, leadership and service they continue to bring to our department and the communities we serve. Join us in congratulating them on these important career milestones.

[MDFR Fire Chief @MDFRChief]

It was an honor to participate in the 28th InterAmerican Conference of Mayors and Local Authorities, joining leaders from across the Americas to exchange ideas and share perspectives on the challenges facing our communities.

As Fire Chief, I was proud to contribute to conversations around public safety, preparedness, and the importance of strong partnerships when responding to emergencies and protecting the people we serve.

Opportunities like these allow us to learn from one another, share the experience and capabilities of @MiamiDadeFire, and bring new perspectives home as we continue working toward a safer, more resilient Miami-Dade.

[MDFR Fire Chief @MDFRChief]

Today, I had the honor of speaking at the @Southcom Patriot’s Day event, as well as the 25th Annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony, joining our community in reflecting on the lives lost and the bravery, courage and sacrifice shown 25 years ago.

During the Remembrance Ceremony, it was especially meaningful to recognize my friend, retired @MiamiDadeFire Chief Robert Suarez, who deployed to New York with #FLTF1 to support search and rescue efforts following the attacks. His service is a powerful reminder of the selflessness and commitment of those who stepped forward when our nation needed them most.

As Fire Chief, carrying forward the legacy of those who served, including Chief Suarez, while honoring the memory of those we lost is a responsibility I hold close to my heart. Their courage and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

[MDFR Fire Chief @MDFRChief]

Today was a difficult day for our community, and my thoughts are with everyone impacted by this incident. I want to acknowledge the efforts of our @miamidadefire personnel and the first responders who worked alongside us during today’s response. We remain committed to supporting our community and our partners as the investigation and recovery efforts move forward.

[Miami-Dade Fire Rescue @MiamiDadeFire]

#MDFR INCIDENT UPDATE NO. 2: SEPT. 6 - 6:25 P.M.

On Sunday, Sept. 6, at 1:55 p.m., Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (MDFR) received reports of a hazardous situation involving a cargo plane that struck multiple vehicles near Miami International Airport.

More than 60 #MDFR units and approximately 200 personnel responded, arriving to find an airplane that had stopped beyond the airport operational boundary with heavy flames and smoke showing. Firefighters encountered a complex engine compartment fire and used foam from specialized airport firefighting units to extinguish the flames. Crews conducted search and rescue operations, locating and assessing patients throughout the scene.

One person was trapped under one of the involved vehicles and had to be extricated by specialized MDFR technical rescue personnel. Specialized MDFR hazardous materials units safely shut down the aircraft’s engine and worked to mitigate a fuel leak.

MDFR transported five patients to local area hospitals.

We are now operating in a supportive role, with units remaining on scene to assist partner agencies and mitigate an ongoing fuel leak.

There are no public safety concerns for our Miami-Dade community. We ask that the area be avoided if possible, as this is an ongoing incident.

[Miami-Dade Fire Rescue @MiamiDadeFire]

Early this morning, members of Florida Task Force 1 (#FLTF1) and Florida Task Force 2 (#FLTF2) returned home after supporting the @StateDept humanitarian mission in Venezuela following the devastating earthquakes.

There are moments that remind us why we train for years, why we answer the call without hesitation, and why service reaches far beyond the uniform.

For the members of FL-TF1 and FL-TF2, this mission meant leaving their own families behind to stand beside families whose lives changed in an instant. To many Venezuelans, both in their homeland and here in South Florida, these responders became a symbol of hope during one of life’s darkest moments.

In Venezuela, they searched through devastation, worked shoulder to shoulder with local and international responders, and never lost sight of the people behind every search. They witnessed unimaginable loss, extraordinary resilience, and a community coming together, refusing to give up.

Today, they return home to the families who patiently waited for them, carrying stories they will never forget and the privilege of having served when they were needed most.

Welcome home, FL-TF1 and FL-TF2. Miami-Dade is proud of you. South Florida is proud of you. Thank you for showing the world what compassion, courage, and service look like.

@usembassyve

[MDFR Fire Chief @MDFRChief]

With increased beach activity expected this weekend, I had the opportunity to visit @miamidadefire’s Ocean Rescue team and see their dedication firsthand. I’m proud of the work they do every day to help keep residents and visitors safe as they enjoy our county-operated beaches.

[Miami-Dade Fire Rescue @MiamiDadeFire]

Yesterday, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue hosted a traditional push-in ceremony to place Tanker 71 into service at its new home, Eureka Fire Station 71. The ceremony marked the addition of this specialized apparatus, which will strengthen firefighting and emergency response capabilities in southwestern Miami-Dade County.

In keeping with fire service tradition, firefighters and guests, led by @MayorDaniella and @MDFRChief Ray Jadallah, joined together to push Tanker 71 into the station by hand. This time-honored ritual, which dates back to the days of horse-drawn fire apparatus, symbolizes the beginning of service to the community.

The addition of Tanker 71 reflects Miami-Dade Fire Rescue’s ongoing commitment to enhancing public safety and ensuring the department remains prepared to serve the county’s growing communities.

[MDFR Fire Chief @MDFRChief]

On behalf of @MiamiDadeFire, our hearts are with the families, friends, and fellow firefighters mourning the tragic loss of these three wildland firefighters. This call to service creates a bond unlike any other, and when one of us is lost, we all feel it. We honor their service.

[USDA Forest Service @forestservice]

The Forest Service joins family members, friends, colleagues and the entire wildland fire community in mourning the loss of three wildland firefighters who died Saturday, June 27, as part of an interagency response to the Knowles and Gore fires along the Colorado-Utah border.

[MDFR Fire Chief @MDFRChief]

Proud of the men and women of @MiamiDadeFire who have kept fans, visitors and our community safe during the World Cup matches. It’s an honor to serve during this global event and to see our team represent Miami-Dade with professionalism, pride and dedication.

[Miami-Dade Fire Rescue @MiamiDadeFire]

Earlier today, the men and women of Miami-Dade Fire Rescue’s Florida Task Force 1 (#FLTF1) boarded a plane and began their mission to Venezuela.

Departing from Homestead Air Reserve Base with the support of @Southcom, they carry with them far more than specialized training and equipment. They carry compassion, hope, and commitment to stand beside those facing unimaginable hardship.

Behind every member of this team is a family they have hugged goodbye so they can answer the call of someone in need. That is the true meaning of service.

We could not be more proud of these extraordinary men and women. When disaster strikes, they don’t ask who needs help or where they are from, they are simply ready to respond and ready to serve. Their courage and selflessness remind us that humanity has no borders, and that sometimes the greatest act of kindness is simply showing up when someone needs you most.

From South Florida, second home to the largest Venezuelan population outside of South America, we ask that you keep all first responders in your thoughts as they represent our community with honor, compassion, and hope.

[Miami-Dade Fire Rescue @MiamiDadeFire]

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue's Urban Search and Rescue (#USAR) Florida Task Force 1 (#FLTF1) has been officially activated by the U.S. Department of State as a response team to assist with search and rescue efforts following the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela.

From the moment we learned of this tragedy, our team has remained on standby, ready to respond. Many in our community have family, friends, and loved ones in Venezuela, making this mission especially meaningful. We deploy with one purpose: to provide hope and help those affected during this difficult time.

The task force consists of an 80-member Type I Urban Search and Rescue team, including six canine teams, to support ongoing search operations.

The highly specialized team includes experts across 19 functional areas, including command and control, technical search, structural assessment and stabilization, planning and technical information, advanced medical care, hazardous materials mitigation, tactical communications, logistics, safety, and technical rescue.

[Miami-Dade Fire Rescue @MiamiDadeFire]

Thank you State Rep. @OmarBlancoFL for your continuous support.

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue’s Florida Task Force 1 (#FLTF1) remains fully prepared and stands ready to respond and assist if official orders to deploy are received.

[MDFR Fire Chief @MDFRChief]

Over the past 10 days, @MiamiDadeFire, @FLForestService, @USWFS, local, state, & federal partners worked as one team to battle & contain the nearly 30,000-acre brush fires in West Miami-Dade. Thank you for your dedication, resilience, & commitment to protecting our community.

[Miami-Dade Fire Rescue @MiamiDadeFire]

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue has officially demobilized its response to the brush fires in West Miami-Dade, and our units have cleared the scene. The Florida Forest Service continues monitoring conditions and conducting spot checks. We remain ready to assist as needed.

Thank you to our community for your patience, support, and cooperation throughout this incident. We appreciate the trust placed in us as we worked to keep our community safe.

[MDFR Fire Chief @MDFRChief]

It's been five years, and I continue to be inspired by the strength and resilience of the survivors and families impacted by the Champlain Towers South collapse. It is always an honor to come together to remember and stand with a community that continues healing.

[Miami-Dade Fire Rescue @MiamiDadeFire]

Five years later, we continue to stand alongside the Surfside community, survivors, and the families of those we lost as we honor and remember the lives impacted by the Champlain Towers South collapse. We are grateful for the opportunity to come together each year in remembrance, reflection, and support. Thank you for allowing us to be part of this meaningful ceremony. Those we lost will forever remain in our hearts.

#SurfsideStrong